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Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss of $9.4 million, or $(0.34) per diluted share, for Q3 2025, an increase in loss of $2.3 million compared to Q3 2024[105][106]. - Net sales decreased by $3.6 million, or 1.7%, to $210.3 million in Q3 2025, primarily due to lower production volumes in North American and European commercial vehicle markets[106][126]. - The Control Devices segment net sales decreased by 2.1% to $71.6 million, impacted by declines in the China and North American automotive markets[107][126]. - The Electronics segment net sales decreased by 4.7% to $121.5 million, primarily due to lower production volumes in North America and Europe, offset by higher sales in the European off-highway vehicle market[108][127]. - North American net sales decreased by $12.4 million (11.3%) primarily due to a $13.8 million decline in the commercial vehicle market[128]. - Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, totaled $656.1 million, a decrease of $33.9 million (4.9%) compared to the same period in 2024[144]. Segment Performance - Stoneridge Brazil segment net sales increased by 29.7% to $17.1 million, driven by higher OEM product sales[109][126]. - Stoneridge Brazil segment net sales increased by $3.9 million due to higher OEM product sales[128]. - South America net sales increased by $3.9 million (29.7%) driven by higher OEM product sales of $4.4 million[129]. - Europe and Other net sales rose by $4.9 million (5.4%) due to increased volumes in European off-highway and China commercial vehicle markets, partially offset by declines in other markets[130]. - Stoneridge Brazil segment net sales for the nine months increased by $9.2 million (24.8%) driven by higher OEM product sales[146]. Margins and Expenses - Gross margin as a percentage of sales decreased to 20.3% in Q3 2025 from 20.8% in Q3 2024, attributed to lower sales contribution in the Electronics segment[106]. - Gross margin decreased to 20.3% in Q3 2025 from 20.8% in Q3 2024, with material costs as a percentage of net sales decreasing to 55.1%[131]. - SG&A expenses increased by $5.1 million in Q3 2025, primarily due to higher professional services related to a strategic review of the Control Devices segment[110][124]. - SG&A expenses increased by $5.1 million due to higher professional services and incentive compensation, partially offset by a non-recurring royalty liability adjustment[133]. - Operating loss increased to $3.3 million in Q3 2025 from an income of $0.3 million in Q3 2024, with North America showing a significant loss increase of $9.2 million[135]. Interest and Cash Flow - Interest expense increased to $3.8 million in Q3 2025 from $3.6 million in Q3 2024 due to higher credit facility interest rates[139]. - Interest expense decreased to $10.1 million from $11.0 million due to lower outstanding borrowings and interest rates[158]. - Cash provided by operating activities decreased to $25.2 million from $28.5 million compared to 2024[162]. - The Credit Facility had an outstanding balance of $170.2 million as of September 30, 2025, with a maximum borrowing capacity of $275.0 million[164]. - The Company had a cash and cash equivalents balance of approximately $54.0 million, with 86.7% held in foreign locations[175]. - The Company expects to maintain sufficient liquidity for the next twelve months based on current financial position and cash flows from operations[176]. Market Outlook - The company expects a decrease in North American automotive market production from 15.4 million units in 2024 to 15.1 million units in 2025[117]. - The company anticipates continued growth in the Electronics segment driven by ongoing launches of the OEM MirrorEye programs in North America and Europe[118]. - The company is focusing on operational excellence and cost reduction strategies to improve margins amid ongoing market challenges[121]. Risks and Accounting - The company is affected by foreign currency exchange rates and economic conditions in certain countries, which could significantly impact profitability[181]. - There have been no material changes in significant accounting policies or critical accounting estimates during Q3 2025[179]. - There have been no material changes to the quantitative and qualitative information about the company's market risk from previous disclosures[182].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, adjusted EBITDA was $11.7 million, a $3.6 million improvement over the prior quarter, resulting in a margin of 5.6%, a 200 basis point increase [4][9] - Sales in Q3 were $210 million, a decline of 7.8% compared to Q2, primarily due to reduced customer production volumes in key commercial vehicle markets [8][15] - Adjusted operating income for Q3 was $2.4 million, with a 100 basis point improvement in adjusted operating margin compared to Q2 [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Control devices' Q3 sales were $72.5 million, a 1.9% increase from Q2, driven by higher sales in the North American passenger vehicle market [17] - Electronics segment reported Q3 sales of $128 million, impacted by production volume reductions in commercial vehicle markets, but adjusted operating margin improved by 250 basis points to 5.3% [19] - Stoneridge Brazil's Q3 sales totaled $18.9 million, a 23.5% increase from Q2, driven by higher local OEM sales [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American commercial vehicle production fell by approximately 21% quarter to quarter, while European production declined by about 9% [8][19] - Despite market pressures, Mirai sales increased by 78% year-to-date compared to the previous year, with strong take rates in Europe [5][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on long-term growth through advanced technologies and alignment with industry megatrends, driving new business awards and strong performance across segments [6][7] - A strategic review of alternatives for control devices is ongoing, with updates expected when appropriate [7][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged ongoing macroeconomic pressures affecting top-line performance but emphasized resilience in core operational performance [8][15] - The company expects continued volatility in end markets but remains focused on factors within its control to drive margin expansion [10][22] Other Important Information - The company updated its full-year revenue guidance to reflect lower production volume expectations, now guiding to the low end of the previous range of $860-$870 million [21][22] - Year-to-date adjusted free cash flow improved by $4.3 million, or approximately 36% relative to last year [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for production volumes in the fourth quarter? - Management indicated potential production volume volatility due to uncertainty related to tariff policies and supply chain constraints [18] Question: How is the company addressing the impacts of macroeconomic conditions? - The company is focusing on advanced product development, commercial expansion, and improving material costs to drive margin expansion [18][22]

Q3 2025 Financial Performance - Sales reached $210.3 million[5] - Gross profit was $42.8 million, with a margin of 20.3%[5] - Adjusted gross profit was $43.7 million, resulting in a margin of 20.8%[5] - Operating loss was $(3.3) million, while adjusted operating income was $2.4 million, yielding a margin of 1.2%[5] - Net loss amounted to $(9.4) million, or (4.5)% of sales[5] - Adjusted net loss was $(5.1) million, representing (2.4)% of sales[5] - Adjusted EBITDA stood at $9.3 million, with a margin of 4.4%[5] Cash Flow and Debt - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $54.0 million[6] - Total debt was $171.1 million[6] - Net debt (Non-GAAP) was $117.2 million[6] - Year-to-date net cash provided by operating activities was $25.2 million[6] - Year-to-date adjusted free cash flow (Non-GAAP) was $16.2 million[6] Business Updates - MirrorEye year-to-date sales growth of 78% compared to the same period in 2024[10] - Total Program Award of MirrorEye program with an additional OEM customer is ~$55 million[17] - Total Program Award of Park Lock Actuator program extensions with Ford is $130 million with estimated peak annual revenue ~$38 million[21] Full-Year 2025 Guidance - Updated full-year revenue guidance to the low end of the previously provided range, $860 million - $870 million[44] - Adjusted EBITDA of $30 million - $32 million (3.5% - 3.7% of sales)[44]

Financial Performance - Third quarter sales were $210.3 million, with a gross profit of $42.8 million (20.3% of sales) and adjusted gross profit of $43.7 million (20.8% of sales) [3] - Operating loss was $(3.3) million ((1.6)% of sales), while adjusted operating income was $2.4 million (1.2% of sales), reflecting a 100 basis point improvement in adjusted operating margin compared to Q2 2025 [4] - Net loss for the quarter was $(9.4) million ((4.5)% of sales), with an adjusted net loss of $(5.1) million ((2.4)% of sales) [4] - Net sales for Q3 2025 were $210.3 million, a decrease of 1.3% from $213.8 million in Q3 2024 [32] - The net loss for Q3 2025 was $9.4 million, compared to a net loss of $7.1 million in Q3 2024, representing a 32.4% increase in losses year-over-year [32] - Adjusted gross profit for Q3 2025 was $43.7 million, down from $44.6 million in Q3 2024, reflecting a decrease of 2.0% [34] - Adjusted operating income for Q3 2025 was $2.4 million, compared to $0.7 million in Q3 2024, indicating a significant improvement in operational performance [35] - The company incurred $3.8 million in interest expense for Q3 2025, slightly up from $3.6 million in Q3 2024 [32] - The company reported a Loss Before Tax of $(3.7) million in Q3 2024, worsening to $(9.7) million in Q3 2025 [39] Revenue Guidance and Updates - The company updated its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to $860 million - $870 million, reflecting a reduction due to customer production volume decreases, particularly in North America [4] - Adjusted EBITDA guidance was updated to $30 million to $32 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 3.5% to 3.7% [4] - The company announced new programs awarded this quarter totaling over $185 million in estimated lifetime revenue, including a new MirrorEye OEM program with an estimated lifetime revenue of $55 million [6] Product Performance - Year-to-date sales of the MirrorEye product increased by 78% compared to the previous year, indicating strong growth in key product categories [6] - Stoneridge Brazil reported third quarter sales of $18.9 million, an increase of $3.6 million or 23.5% compared to Q2 2025, driven by higher OEM and aftermarket sales [9] Financial Position - As of September 30, 2025, Stoneridge had cash and cash equivalents of $54.0 million and total debt of $171.1 million, resulting in net debt of $117.2 million [13] - The adjusted net debt to trailing twelve-month EBITDA compliance leverage ratio was 3.67x, remaining below the required ratio of not greater than 4.50x [14] - The company reported a total of $632.1 million in assets as of September 30, 2025, an increase from $621.6 million at the end of 2024 [31] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $54.0 million at the end of Q3 2025 from $71.8 million at the end of 2024, a decline of 23.5% [33] - Total current liabilities increased to $180.0 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to $150.0 million at the end of 2024, marking a rise of 19.8% [31] - Total Debt increased from $164.4 million in Q2 2025 to $171.1 million in Q3 2025, while Net Debt rose from $114.6 million to $117.2 million [45] Cash Flow and Expenditures - Year-to-date Free Cash Flow for Q3 2024 was $9.8 million, slightly increasing to $9.9 million in Q3 2025, while Adjusted Free Cash Flow improved from $11.9 million to $16.2 million in the same period [44] - Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities decreased from $28.5 million in YTD Q3 2024 to $25.2 million in YTD Q3 2025 [44] - Capital Expenditures, including Intangibles, decreased from $19.0 million in YTD Q3 2024 to $15.7 million in YTD Q3 2025 [44] - The company’s capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $15.7 million, down from $19.0 million in the same period of 2024 [33] Operational Metrics - Compliance Leverage Ratio improved from 3.39x in Q1 2025 to 3.67x in Q3 2025, remaining below the maximum requirement of 6.00x [47] - Control Devices Adjusted Operating Income was $2.3 million in Q3 2024, increasing to $2.8 million in Q2 2025, but dropping to $1.5 million in Q3 2025 [41] - Electronics Adjusted Operating Income rose from $3.8 million in Q3 2024 to $4.2 million in Q2 2025, and significantly increased to $6.7 million in Q3 2025 [43] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024 was $9.2 million, decreasing to $6.0 million in Q4 2024, and then increasing to $7.6 million in Q1 2025, with a further drop to $4.6 million in Q2 2025, and rising again to $9.3 million in Q3 2025 [39] Business Realignment Costs - The company incurred Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs of $2.8 million in Q1 2025 and $1.7 million in Q2 2025, with a total of $2.1 million in Q3 2025 [39]

Core Insights - Stoneridge, Inc. reported third quarter sales of $210.3 million, with a gross profit of $42.8 million, representing 20.3% of sales, and an adjusted gross profit of $43.7 million, or 20.8% of sales [2][12] - The company experienced an operating loss of $(3.3) million, while adjusted operating income was $2.4 million, indicating a 1.2% operating margin [2][12] - Stoneridge is updating its full-year 2025 sales guidance to a range of $860 million to $870 million, reflecting lower production volume expectations primarily in the North American commercial vehicle market [14][15] Financial Performance - The net loss for the third quarter was $(9.4) million, with an adjusted net loss of $(5.1) million, leading to a loss per share of $(0.34) and an adjusted EPS of $(0.18) [2][12] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $9.3 million, or 4.4% of sales, improving to $11.7 million, or 5.6% of sales when excluding a non-operating foreign currency expense of $2.4 million [2][12] - The company generated $25.2 million in net cash from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and reported total cash and cash equivalents of $54.0 million [11][26] Segment Performance - Electronics segment sales decreased by 14.4% from the previous quarter to $128.0 million, primarily due to lower customer production volumes in North America and Europe [5][8] - Control Devices segment sales increased by 1.9% to $72.5 million, driven by higher sales in the North American passenger vehicle market, although partially offset by lower sales in China [6][9] - Stoneridge Brazil reported a 23.5% increase in sales to $18.9 million, attributed to higher OEM and aftermarket sales [7][10] Strategic Developments - The company announced a new MirrorEye OEM program with an additional truck manufacturer, expected to launch in 2028, with an estimated lifetime revenue of $55 million [4][12] - Stoneridge is also expanding its park lock actuator programs with Ford, projecting lifetime revenue of approximately $130 million [4][12] - A strategic review of the Control Devices business is ongoing, with the intent to potentially sell the segment [4][13] Market Outlook - The company anticipates improved take rates for its MirrorEye systems in North America, despite facing macroeconomic headwinds [4][15] - Stoneridge remains focused on long-term profitable growth through advanced technology offerings aligned with industry megatrends [4][15]

Core Viewpoint - Sparton Resources Inc. is initiating a non-brokered private placement to raise gross proceeds of up to C$500,000 for exploration of its Critical Metals projects in Ontario and Quebec [1][4]. Group 1: Offering Details - The Offering will consist of Units, including Quebec Flow Through Shares (QFTS), Federal Flow Through Shares (FFTS), Non-Flow Through Shares (NFTS), and Share Purchase Warrants (SPW) [2]. - NFTS units will be priced at C$0.03, comprising one common share and one SPW, allowing the purchase of an additional common share at C$0.05 for 24 months [3]. - FTS units will be offered at C$0.035, consisting of one common share and a half SPW, with the full SPW allowing the purchase of a common share at C$0.08 for 12 months [4]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the Offering will be allocated to exploration activities for Critical Metals projects, including the Pense-Montreuil polymetallic metals project [4]. - The gross proceeds from FTS will be used to incur Canadian exploration expenses, which will be renounced to purchasers by December 31, 2025 [5]. Group 3: Regulatory and Compliance - The closing of the Offering is contingent upon receiving necessary regulatory approvals from the TSX Venture Exchange [6]. - The securities offered will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act and cannot be sold in the United States without proper registration or exemption [7].

Core Viewpoint - Stoneridge, Inc. will host a live webcast for its third quarter 2025 earnings conference call on November 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET, featuring key executives [1]. Group 1: Company Overview - Stoneridge, Inc. is headquartered in Novi, Michigan, and is a global supplier of electronic systems and technologies that enhance vehicle intelligence and safety for both on- and off-highway transportation sectors [1]. Group 2: Upcoming Events - The third quarter 2025 earnings conference call will be led by president and CEO Jim Zizelman and CFO Matt Horvath [1]. - The webcast will be accessible on the Presentations & Events page of the company's website [1].

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Core Points - Sparton Resources reports that Beijing Puneng Century Technology Co. Ltd. has won a bid to construct a 50 Megawatt, 200-Megawatt Hour all-vanadium liquid flow battery energy storage power station in Hubei Province, China [1][2] - The project is part of the VRB China Joint Venture, which is 51% owned by Shanxi Red Sun Co., Ltd. and 49% owned by VRB Energy Inc. [2] - The winning bid value for the project was 467 million RMB, approximately $65.6 million USD [3] - The project is expected to be connected to the grid by December 31, 2025, enhancing local electricity stability and economic development [4] - The installation will be executed by a consortium including BJP, Changyang Lutong Engineering Construction Co., Ltd., and Hubei Electric Power and Design Institute Co., Ltd. [3] - Sparton holds a 9.975% interest in VRB Energy, translating to an indirect 4.4% interest in the VRB China Joint Venture [3] - Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is also establishing VRB USA to construct a vanadium battery manufacturing facility in Arizona [5]